US Popularity:10408
Origin:French
Other Origin(s):Latin
Meaning:Saint Clair; Pure; Renowned, illustrious
Sinclair is a boy's name of French and Latin origin. Once exclusively a surname, this vintage pick is poised for an epic comeback alongside Felix, Charles, and Emile. It's shared with the 3rd-century bishop Saint Clair and ultimately from the Latin word clarus, meaning "pure," "renowned," and "illustrious." The most famous person to bear the name is Harry Sinclair Lewis, an American writer and playright known for his witty satirical novels.

Famous People Named Sinclair

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  • Upton Sinclair
    Author

Sinclair Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Sinclair is currently #2994 on The Bump
Boy:Sinclair is currently #949 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Sinclair is currently #10408 in U.S. births
Boy:Sinclair is currently #3612 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#10408
in 2022
- 1753
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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